other bits and bobs Flashcards
1
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Koebner phenomenon
A
describes skin lesions that appear at the site of injury
2
Q
the Koebner phenomenon is seen in
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psoriasis vitiligo warts lichen planus lichen sclerosus molluscum contagiosum
3
Q
three thyroid arteries and what are they branches of
A
Superior thyroid artery (1st branch of external carotid) Inferior thyroid artery (from thyrocervical trunk) Thyroidea ima (in 10% of population -from brachiocephalic artery or aorta)
4
Q
what lesions have greatest risk of fracture
A
Peritrochanteric lesions have the greatest risks of fracture (due to loading). The lesions from breast cancer are usually lytic and therefore at higher risk rather than the sclerotic lesions from prostate cancer.
